Carol DeFranza

May 21, 2020

DOBBS FERRY – Carol DeFranza, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Anthony DeFranza, sister Bobbie LaRosa, granddaughter Patricia Alequin and parents Rose and Alfred Schwarz. She is survived by her daughter Dale Longworth (Gerard), son Richard Fried (Tanya), daughter Rosemary Pezzella, niece Michele LaRosa, nephew Gregory LaRosa and her grandchildren Kelly Longworth (Jordan), Scott Longworth, and Jillian Fried. Carol was born on December 3, 1931 in the Bronx, New York and grew up in Yonkers, New York. She was educated at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and went on to work as a fashion illustrator. Carol enjoyed cooking with her husband Tony down at Jimmy’s restaurant in Dobbs Ferry, New York for many years. She was an avid artist who loved to paint pictures of beautiful flowers and landscapes. She loved to give her artwork as gifts to her family, friends, the residents and staff members of St. Cabrini Nursing Home. She even showed her work one year at the River Arts event in Hastings, New York. Carol enjoyed cooking, crocheting, playing bingo, making bead bracelets and necklaces for everyone, and loved gardening in her younger days. Carol touched many with her kindness and warm heart. She was the sweetest, most gentle, loving, wise, genuine and caring person. She brought so much joy to everyone around her, and those who knew her adored her. There was nothing that she loved more than spending time with her family and friends, and we will cherish every moment that we spent with her. Services will be held privately.